Avalanche forecast

Yukon

Apr 2 – 3, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
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Highlights

Triggering an avalanche is most likely in shallow, rocky and wind-affected areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Wind slabs could still linger in the alpine. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper layers, causing larger avalanches.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1.5–3

    A faceted lower snowpack presents a persistent slab problem. This problem may be triggered by cornice fall or the weight of a rider in shallow snowpack areas or on features where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about how quickly persistent slabs are gaining strength.

Avalanche Summary

Over the past few days, there has been evidence of natural activity, including;

  • large cornice falls,

  • wind slabs size 1-2 on a variety of aspects,

  • loose wet size 1-1.5 on south through west aspects.

On Thursday, a solar-triggered wind slab was observed on a south-facing alpine slope that stepped down to a persistent weak layer, resulting in a size 2 avalanche.

Snowpack Summary

Surface hoar is developing with the recent cold, clear weather. Previous strong winds have created hard, pressed surfaces, wind slab, and sustrugi in exposed terrain. That being said, we’ve received reports of good riding on faceted northeast-facing slopes and sheltered terrain at lower elevations. A sun crust exists on or near the surface on sun-exposed slopes.

The lower snowpack is faceted and generally weak, particularly in shallow areas.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Sunday

Mix of sun and clouds. 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be aware of the potential for large avalanches due to buried weak layers.
  • Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

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